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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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